Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio | San Mateo, California

Join Skydio, the premier drone manufacturer in the United States and a global leader in autonomous flight technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the future of drones and aerial mobility through cutting-edge artificial intelligence, innovative hardware, and software solutions. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional user experience for a diverse ran…

Join Skydio, the foremost US drone manufacturer and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology, which is essential for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team blends extensive expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse array of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel in various scenarios.About Our Team:Our team manages significant parts of the software engineering stack, focusing on a diverse range of subsystems. We develop bare-metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line), integrate and program embedded Linux and Android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain the corresponding Linux kernels, and contribute to the design and launch of new electronics.We collaborate closely with both hardware engineers and the wider software organization, establishing a solid foundation for the entire Skydio software team.About the Role:As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, you will play a pivotal role in developing reliable embedded firmware that serves as the brain of our autonomous drones and underpins our expanding accessory product line. This role bridges the gap between sophisticated algorithms and essential sensors/mechanical hardware, allowing you to architect, build, and lead the development of both current and future products in a dynamic environment.Your Impact:Guide the technical direction and architecture of complex systems.Design and implement the embedded software that operates on the vehicles.Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g., next-gen cameras, radio).Assist in bringing up and debugging new hardware.Develop interfaces and drivers for various sensors and devices.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry as the premier US-based company specializing in autonomous flight technology, a pivotal advancement for the future of aerial mobility. Our dedicated team merges profound expertise in artificial intelligence with cutting-edge hardware and software development, ensuring operational excellence and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors and first responders to military personnel in various environments.About the Role:As the global leader in autonomous flight, Skydio is revolutionizing drone applications across public safety, defense, and enterprise sectors. To achieve our expansive vision, we are seeking a Wireless Software Engineer who will innovate and redefine wireless communication for autonomous drones navigating complex, interference-prone, long-range environments. This hands-on position involves working directly with chipsets, delving into low-level firmware, and crafting software to enhance range, reliability, and the quality of video streams in challenging conditions where standard WiFi falls short. If you are passionate about wireless protocols and eager to push their boundaries, this role is your opportunity to transform the landscape of autonomous systems.Your Impact:Contribute significantly to advancing Skydio’s wireless capabilities, ensuring enhanced connectivity, security, and range.Engage in the development of an innovative communication protocol designed for superior mesh drone communication.Design and implement cutting-edge solutions for reliable drone communication within an OFDMA-based mesh framework.Develop and optimize wireless software and firmware across WLAN, LTE, and 5G networks to improve connectivity and robustness.Implement and validate system-level algorithms to achieve performance KPIs in dynamic and congested network settings.Qualifications:Deep understanding of WLAN and/or cellular protocols, with knowledge of OFDMA, mesh networking, and scheduled network operations.Experience in firmware development complemented by a solid grasp of wireless communication systems.Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C, and Python.Strong software engineering skills are essential, with a focus on problem-solving and innovative thinking.

Skydio is at the forefront of the drone industry, recognized as the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology, essential for the evolution of drones and aerial mobility. Our team merges advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with state-of-the-art hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel, ensuring accessibility for all.Role Overview:We are looking for a strategic Senior Business Recruiter to spearhead full-cycle recruitment efforts within our Go-To-Market (GTM) and General & Administrative (G&A) divisions. As a key member of our recruiting team, you will partner with senior leadership to devise hiring strategies that facilitate efficient company scaling. Your influence will help shape high-performing teams and enhance the overall candidate experience. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact at a rapidly growing company by building talent-rich teams essential for sustained success.Please note: Our team works on-site three days a week in San Mateo, California.Your Impact:Lead and manage the end-to-end recruiting strategy for GTM and G&A roles, ensuring a premium candidate experience.Collaborate closely with senior business leaders to understand organizational objectives and translate them into actionable hiring plans.Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing talent acquisition decisions and optimizing interview processes.Proactively cultivate and maintain a diverse pool of high-caliber candidates through innovative sourcing techniques, market analysis, and networking.Lead strategic discussions on talent, providing insights into market trends, candidate availability, and competitive landscape.Work cross-functionally to develop and scale effective, data-driven recruiting processes aligned with company growth.Utilize recruiting data and analytics to guide decision-making, monitor performance, and continuously improve hiring results.Mentor team members and enhance recruiting practices, contributing to a robust and scalable talent acquisition function.

Join Skydio, a pioneering force in the drone industry and the foremost developer of autonomous flight technology, poised to revolutionize the realm of aerial mobility. Our dedicated team harnesses advanced artificial intelligence alongside top-tier hardware and software development practices, ensuring a superior experience for a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and beyond.About the Role:As a vital member of Skydio's Supplier Quality Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in establishing robust manufacturing processes and nurturing qualified supplier relationships. Your efforts will directly contribute to the seamless integration of complex electromechanical systems, enabling us to meet the growing demands of major markets. Working collaboratively with our Product Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, you will engage with current and prospective suppliers to enhance our supply chain capabilities, ensuring our production volume and quality standards are consistently met.Your Impact:Conduct thorough supplier assessments and on-site audits to evaluate the effectiveness of supplier quality systems and their overall capabilities.Engage in the Hardware Product Development Process, collaborating with Manufacturing and Design Engineers to offer innovative ideas and quality plans, ensuring suppliers are equipped for high-volume, high-quality production.Perform First Article Inspections and Surveillance Audits to confirm adherence to Skydio's design engineering and quality requirements, while maintaining a rigorous quality control and assurance program.Lead quality planning during pre-production and post-production phases, along with 8D/SCAR activities, ensuring suppliers deliver sufficient outgoing quality to reduce incoming inspections at Skydio.Manage supplier scorecards to assess quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Skydio's supplier base, aiming for zero defects.Your Qualifications:A proactive self-starter eager to elevate Skydio products.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships both internally and externally.Experience in establishing and managing suppliers across various geographical locations.A background in quality engineering, particularly within high-volume, complex consumer electronics environments.

Skydio stands as the premier drone manufacturer in the United States and a global frontrunner in autonomous flight technology, which is pivotal for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team at Skydio merges profound expertise in artificial intelligence with exceptional hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. We aim to empower a diverse range of drone users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel in various scenarios.Position Overview:We are on the lookout for a dedicated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to join our supply chain and operations team. This internship provides an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in supply chain management and cross-functional collaboration. You will be exposed to real-world supply chain challenges while contributing to projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, visibility, and overall performance.Your Contributions Will Include:Assisting in supplier performance management by developing dashboards to track on-time delivery, quality, and cost metrics.Formulating supply chain strategies to mitigate geopolitical risks through mapping the current supply chain, deriving insights, and recommending future architecture.Implementing a product costing process to manage standard costs, identify risks and opportunities, and analyze cost trends.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry, recognized as the leading American drone manufacturer and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology—an essential component for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our talented team merges advanced expertise in artificial intelligence with exceptional hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We aim to empower a diverse range of drone users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel in various scenarios.About The RoleWe are in search of a dynamic and results-driven Senior People Analytics Analyst to enhance our People organization. This role will focus on creating, scaling, and maintaining analytical and reporting frameworks that empower us to understand, predict, and optimize our talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies. This hands-on position requires a strong foundation in People data, proficiency in Databricks dashboarding, and expertise in Workday reporting. You will deliver actionable insights that guide strategic decisions in hiring, engagement, and performance while ensuring data integrity and collaborating with HR and business leaders to improve organizational effectiveness.Your Impact:Reporting & Dashboarding: Create, develop, and sustain scalable reporting and automation tools, with an emphasis on Databricks dashboarding and data visualization technologies. Take ownership of generating reliable, presentation-ready reports for Executive Business Reviews and in-depth analyses.Workday and Data Integrity: Collaborate with People Systems and cross-functional teams to prepare, validate, and document datasets utilized for People reporting.People Analytics & Insight Generation: Perform advanced analyses, including regression modeling and forecasting, to identify actionable talent trends, risks, and insights throughout the employee lifecycle (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance).Strategic Communication: Transform complex analytical findings into clear, engaging narratives and presentations for senior leadership and non-technical business stakeholders.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry as the premier US manufacturer and a global leader in autonomous flight technology, a cornerstone for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our dynamic team merges extensive expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We aim to empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel in various scenarios.We are in search of a talented Senior Brand Designer who will play a crucial role in defining Skydio's visual presence in the world. Your mission will be to create clear, captivating, and unforgettable visual experiences that resonate across multiple touchpoints for the leader in autonomous flight.Location: San Mateo, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite/week)This position commences as a full-time (40 hours/week) contract role, with the potential to transition based on business requirements and mutual compatibility.About the Role:As our Senior Brand Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping and refining Skydio’s visual identity across various brand, product, and marketing platforms. You will distill complex, cutting-edge technology into visually appealing and consistent expressions that reflect our brand’s essence and values.You will collaborate extensively with a creative team, partnering closely with creative directors, marketers, and cross-functional teams to breathe life into the Skydio brand through:Web and digital experiencesBrand and product launchesCampaigns, social media, and paid advertisingEvents, environments, and experiential designsMerchandise, packaging, and physical marketing collateralInternal communications and presentationsThis role is perfect for a versatile design generalist who balances strong conceptual thinking with superior craftsmanship, adeptly navigating between big ideas and meticulous execution.

Skydio is recognized as the preeminent drone technology company in the United States, leading the global market in autonomous flight solutions—an essential technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team is comprised of experts in artificial intelligence, top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, enabling diverse drone applications ranging from utility inspections to emergency response and military operations.About the Role:We are on the lookout for passionate interns to join our Electrical Engineering (EE) Team! As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will play a vital role in prototyping, validating, and enhancing electrical systems that integrate cutting-edge computing hardware, sensing technologies, and power management systems within our advanced autonomous flying sensors. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging problems in collaboration with a team of distinguished engineers.Your Impact:Lead the development of low-voltage electronic hardware, encompassing specification, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and fabrication.Conduct hands-on bring-up, assembly, and troubleshooting of custom circuit boards for testing and validation.Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, reliability, software, and electrical teams to create dependable test and validation systems for novel products.Design and evaluate PCBAs for subsystems including power distribution, battery management, sensing, motor control, and computing.Engage in schematic, layout, and BOM reviews, offering constructive feedback on both internal and external designs.Assist in system integration and testing activities through execution, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.What You Bring to the Table:Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles.Familiarity with essential EE lab tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators).Basic experience in scripting/programming using Python or C.Some exposure to power electronics, digital electronics, and/or analog electronics.Previous internship experience with electronic products is a plus.

Skydio builds autonomous drones and flight systems used by a wide range of professionals, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel. The company’s work blends artificial intelligence, hardware and software engineering, and a strong focus on customer outcomes. Role overview The Senior Software Engineer - Security role at Skydio centers on protecting both cloud and corporate environments. This position works closely with other senior security engineers and teams across the company to design, review, and implement secure systems. The work spans architectural planning, hands-on engineering, and direct involvement in security-critical projects that support commercial, government, and Department of Defense clients. What you will do Work with engineering teams to review RFCs and guide security-focused architectural decisions. Design and build internal security systems, including web application firewalls and tools for vulnerability risk management. Strengthen security features in production software as new needs arise. Collaborate with Compliance to turn requirements like FedRAMP, SOC 2, Texas RAMP, ISO 27001, and CJIS into technical controls. Improve processes for monitoring, prioritizing, patching, and responding to vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure. Help develop authentication and identity systems, including SSO and SCIM, for both cloud and corporate environments. Participate in the security team’s on-call rotation.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the US drone industry, pioneering advancements in autonomous flight technology that shape the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our dedicated team merges extensive expertise in artificial intelligence with superior hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, and military personnel in complex scenarios.About the Role:In the position of Sales Planning Analyst Intern (SPA), you will acquire hands-on experience while supporting the Revenue Operations team in analyzing sales data and refining planning processes. This internship is structured to immerse you in how data influences pivotal business decisions across sales, finance, and operations.You will assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of sales-related data to facilitate annual planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will gain insights into how key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools inform strategic decision-making.This internship offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals interested in data analytics, business operations, or go-to-market strategy to gain practical experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Your Impact:Support the annual sales and fiscal year planning process through thorough data analysis and comprehensive reporting.Assist with territory planning, headcount analysis, and incentive compensation evaluations.Collaborate with Sales Operations to maintain forecasting models and ensure consistent reporting cycles (weekly, quarterly, annual).Aid in gathering business requirements and defining key performance indicators (KPIs).Create and manage both recurring and ad hoc dashboards and reports.Conduct quantitative analysis on sales and product data to identify trends and insights.Support quarterly business reviews by preparing data and performance summaries.Assist in researching business questions and developing simple models to support your analysis.Contribute to enhancing data accuracy, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.Present findings clearly and organized to team members and stakeholders.Ideal Candidate:Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Finance, or Data Analytics.Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry, recognized as the leading U.S. company and a global pioneer in autonomous flight technology. Our team merges cutting-edge artificial intelligence with superior hardware and software development to redefine aerial mobility. We are dedicated to expanding the accessibility of drone technology for a diverse range of users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel.We are on the lookout for an accomplished Senior Technical Recruiter to spearhead our talent acquisition efforts, driving Skydio's growth by recruiting top-tier engineering and operations professionals. You will manage end-to-end hiring processes for our key engineering sectors, including Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Hardware Operations. While your primary focus will be one of these areas, flexibility to adapt to evolving hiring needs is essential. If you are passionate about building exceptional startup teams and are eager to contribute to the creation of groundbreaking aerial technology, we encourage you to apply.PLEASE NOTE: We have adopted a hybrid model, with three days a week in the office. This role will be based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA, with occasional visits to our manufacturing facility in Hayward, CA.Your Impact:Serve as the primary recruiting expert and trusted advisor to hiring leaders and interview panels within your designated functions.Diligently pursue top talent, build strong candidate pipelines, create engaging candidate experiences, and secure outstanding hires across specialized and competitive skill sets.Leverage a deep understanding of Skydio’s unique offerings to effectively attract and engage top talent.Implement structured interview processes and decision-making frameworks to uphold our rigorous hiring standards.Cultivate collaborative partnerships with Hiring Managers, People Operations, and Compensation teams to achieve successful hiring outcomes.Proactively identify and mitigate recruiting bottlenecks, enhance recruitment processes, and mentor junior team members.Contribute as a vital member of a dynamic startup recruiting team.Your Qualifications:Extensive recruitment experience in at least two of the following areas: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded Systems, Wireless Technologies, Camera/Optics, Hardware Engineering, or Hardware Operations.Demonstrated success in hiring for complex technical roles within fast-paced environments.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building relationships.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry, recognized as the leading US drone manufacturer and a global pioneer in autonomous flight technology. Our dedicated team melds unparalleled expertise in artificial intelligence with cutting-edge hardware and software development, alongside a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. We aim to broaden the accessibility of drone technology, catering to a diverse range of users including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel.Role Overview:We are in search of a Senior Revenue Operations Manager to spearhead transformative cross-functional initiatives and enhance AI-driven operational workflows within Skydio's go-to-market division. This key role involves collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Business Systems to optimize process execution, bolster organizational cohesion, and amplify operational efficiency throughout our revenue operations.As a high-agency operator, you will navigate ambiguity with ease, fostering collaboration across teams and translating business requirements into scalable frameworks, workflows, and operational enhancements. Your contributions will be vital in fortifying the operational backbone of our revenue engine while pinpointing practical avenues for integrating AI and automation into daily operations.Location: San Mateo/Bay Area - Hybrid (3 days in office)Impact and Responsibilities:Lead strategic cross-functional initiatives from inception through to execution and implementation.Enhance core revenue processes and facilitate seamless handoffs across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, and Systems.Design and implement AI-driven workflows to minimize manual tasks, ensure consistency, and expedite decision-making.Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify operational challenges and translate them into process, tooling, and reporting enhancements.Work in tandem with Business Systems and data teams to instill automation and boost workflow efficiency across the revenue engine.Establish structure around complex projects by defining objectives, accountability, success metrics, timelines, and risk assessments.Drive the adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies.Enhance visibility and execution quality through comprehensive reporting, disciplined processes, and operational rigor.

Join Skydio, the premier US drone manufacturer and global frontrunner in autonomous flight technology, redefining the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team blends exceptional expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, enabling a diverse range of drone applications from utility inspections to battlefield operations.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an Electrical Engineer at all experience levels to design, develop, and enhance the electrical systems that integrate cutting-edge computing hardware, sensors, and power systems.Your Impact:Architect and select components for complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical systems.Lead detailed design processes for main logic, interconnect, power, RF, and sensing systems surrounding a mobile System on Chip (SoC).Integrate advanced cameras and imaging electronics into our systems.Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure high-quality mass production.Develop and execute validation plans for system electronics.Address reliability, yield, and performance challenges throughout development and production phases.Qualifications:Proven experience in delivering high-volume consumer electronics in a senior or architect capacity.Expertise in mobile SoC design.Strong skills in high-speed digital design.Experience with connected products (WiFi, cellular).Ability to troubleshoot EMI/RF issues.Familiarity with scripting/programming in Python and C.Compensation: At Skydio, we offer competitive base salaries, equity through stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary varies based on skills, experience, and other factors. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $127,500 to $240,000. We believe equity is crucial for long-term financial growth, providing opportunities for all employees to benefit from the company's success.

Join Skydio, the premier US drone manufacturer and global leader in autonomous flight technology, which is pivotal for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team is a blend of experts in artificial intelligence, top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel in critical scenarios.About the Position:As an Autonomy Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our autonomy system's capabilities and reliability for our clientele. Your responsibilities will encompass the full cycle of developing new autonomous functionalities and deploying them to address various applications such as inspection, mapping, drone-as-first-responder (DFR), security, and improving situational awareness. These initiatives represent groundbreaking real-world applications of autonomous robots delivering significant value across critical industries.Your Impact:Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in vision, planning & controls, deep learning, infrastructure, embedded systems, cloud, mobile, design, product, and flight testing to create advanced autonomous capabilities.Develop foundational robotics algorithms to enhance our autonomous operations in challenging conditions, including night-time, urban environments, areas with GNSS and C2 interference, maritime settings, and inclement weather.Address customer issues, identify trends, and swiftly enhance system resilience against field failures.Investigate investments in both simulated and real-world testing infrastructure.Gain a thorough understanding of core robotics principles alongside comprehensive knowledge of our system's functionality.Contribute across the software stack as needed, ensuring top-tier code quality and proactively managing technical debt.Invent, design, implement, simulate, assess, and execute new motion planning strategies to enhance our capabilities and customer satisfaction.Ideal Candidate Profile:A minimum of 1 year of experience in writing production-level code for autonomous robots, ideally for aerial systems, with strong proficiency in C++ and Python.Hands-on experience implementing cutting-edge algorithms in robotics-related domains, including computer vision, state estimation, and motion planning.

Join Skydio, the premier US drone manufacturer and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology, which is transforming the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our dedicated team possesses profound expertise in artificial intelligence, innovative hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel in complex scenarios.Position Overview:We are on the lookout for an Electrical Engineer with a robust electrical engineering foundation who is enthusiastic about ensuring product sustainability and supporting intricate ecosystems throughout mass production and beyond. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive on pinpointing, addressing, and resolving issues while continually enhancing testing processes for reliability.Key Responsibilities:Lead and conduct thorough, cross-functional analyses to resolve complex system-level challenges.Enhance product quality through rigorous technical validation of components and subsystems.Conduct electrical failure analysis (FA) on customer returns, RMAs, and field failures to pinpoint design, component, or process flaws.Manage and implement design modifications to bolster reliability and manufacturability.Initiate changes and validations in electrical components and PCBs to tackle issues or adapt to supply chain modifications.Qualifications:Extensive experience in electrical validation and testing.Proficient in diagnosing PCBA and system-level failures.Thorough understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and mixed-signal systems.Proficient in schematic design.Familiar with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power analyzers, and power supplies.Proven track record of collecting, organizing, and analyzing field data.Possess a strong ownership mentality and effective cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience with high-speed camera interfaces (MIPI CSI, D-PHY, and C-PHY).Compensation: At Skydio, we offer competitive compensation packages for full-time employees, including base salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Salary ranges from $127,000 to $180,000, depending on skills and experience.

Skydio is a pioneering force in the drone industry, recognized as the leading autonomous flight company in the United States and globally. Our team merges advanced expertise in artificial intelligence with cutting-edge hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors and first responders to soldiers in complex battlefield situations.About the Role: We are in search of a skilled Software Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative tools that enhance the autonomy lifecycle. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and refining essential internal platforms that enable engineers to test new concepts, analyze system behaviors, and comprehend intricate interactions between software and the physical environment.Your work will encompass both backend systems and front-end visualization, necessitating a strong foundation in software design, developer experience, and a genuine passion for empowering others through effective tooling. The systems you develop will be utilized daily by autonomy developers, test engineers, and various stakeholders throughout the organization.Areas of Responsibility:Design and construct robust replay and analysis systems that allow engineers to inspect and replicate recorded autonomy behaviors with detailed control over system states, perception outputs, and decision-making processes across the entire stack.Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage, enhancing our simulation and log-driven test coverage while expediting root-cause analysis through automated log processing and diagnostics.Collaborate at the intersection of autonomy software and core robotics middleware, establishing clear APIs, data contracts, and performance benchmarks for messaging, state propagation, and inter-subsystem coordination, while partnering closely with downstream teams to facilitate their implementation and integration.Create and implement high-quality developer infrastructure and tools that emphasize reliability, performance, and usability, fostering rapid iteration, safe experimentation, and sustained productivity across the autonomy division.What You’ll Do:Lead the design and execution of scalable tools utilized throughout autonomy development and testing workflows.Engage with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver impactful solutions.

Skydio stands at the forefront of the drone industry in the United States, pioneering advancements in autonomous flight technology that shape the future of aerial mobility. Our team is driven by a combination of exceptional expertise in artificial intelligence, cutting-edge hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We strive to empower a diverse range of drone users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel, enabling them to tackle challenges more efficiently and safely.About the Role:In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the reliability and robustness of our wireless communication networks. By integrating advanced autonomy with real-time cloud connectivity, our drones will serve as essential infrastructure, capable of immediate deployment and monitoring to address various challenges more effectively and affordably. We seek a seasoned Wireless Performance Engineer to oversee network performance metrics, optimize communication parameters, and conduct rigorous testing in complex environments.Your Impact:Assess, enhance, and optimize Skydio's wireless solutions to extend range and manage diverse connection topologies.Lead the deployment and performance evaluation of networks to ensure system-level KPIs are met, particularly in highly congested environments.Develop, implement, and validate algorithms to improve system performance metrics.Evaluate and optimize performance across various wireless standards, including WLAN and LTE.Analyze complex network performance involving multiple drones, control stations, and users.Drive the development and enhancement of performance testing infrastructure.What You Bring:Solid understanding of WLAN/3GPP protocols and performance metrics.Extensive background in wireless channel dynamics and their impact on system performance.Preferred experience with wireless PHY and MAC level firmware.Familiarity with Mesh networks, OFDMA, and scheduled-based operations.Proficient in using wireless testing equipment, protocol analyzers, and PHY-level testing tools.Experience in test automation, including designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.

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Join Skydio, the premier American drone manufacturer and a global leader in autonomous flight technology, pivotal to the future of aerial mobility. Our dedicated team merges exceptional expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, and military personnel in various scenarios.About Our Team:Our team oversees significant portions of the software engineering stack, engaging with various subsystems. We develop bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line), create and integrate software for embedded Linux and Android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain associated Linux kernels, and assist in designing and launching new electronics.We collaborate closely with the hardware team and the broader software organization, establishing the foundational elements for the Skydio software team to build upon.About This Role:As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, you will be instrumental in developing reliable embedded firmware, which functions as the brain of our autonomous drones and supports our expanding accessory product line — bridging algorithms with sensors and mechanical hardware. This role offers the chance to architect and lead the development of both existing and future products in a dynamic environment.Your Impact:Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for intricate systems.Design and implement embedded software for our vehicles.Characterize, integrate, and validate essential subsystems (e.g., next-gen camera, radio).Assist in bringing up and debugging new hardware.Develop interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.